Emergency Operations Specialist (Internal Surge for FAO Personnel Only)

Reporting Lines


The Consultant reports to the Emergency and Resilience Officer.  

Technical Focus 

Support the implementation of FAO’s emergency and resilience agenda at a global, regional, sub regional and/or country level.

Tasks and responsibilities

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT: 

• Provide operational management and programmatic support to the implementation of emergency projects and programmes, including budgetary management and expenditures monitoring;
• Handle day-to-day operational aspects of anticipatory action and emergency response projects and programmes in accordance with the project management cycle from initiation phase to operational and financial closure;  
• Assist the Budget Holder in the overall management of the emergency and resilience portfolio, including budget allocations, budget revisions, etc. . . ;
• Liaise between programme and procurement units to ensure timely delivery of assistance to beneficiaries, following project workplans, budget availability and in accordance with relevant manual sections;
• Oversee recruitment, renewal of contracts and travel arrangements of all deployed/mission personnel following budget availability and in collaboration with the admin unit;  
• Coordinate the production and clearance of supporting documents (concept notes, project documents, financial and narrative reports, visibility materials. . . );
• Ensure preparedness of the country office to scale up following emerging needs or emergencies;  
• Support capacity development of operations unit at the country-level, including by attending appropriate meetings and trainings at sub-regional, regional and HQ level.  

PROGRAMMING: 

• Research, input and analyse technical, food and nutrition security assessments, emergency response, policy related and/or funding/project related data and information to support the development and delivery of programme and projects, products and services;
• Participate in the design of emergency and resilience projects and programmes, including the preparation and presentation of project proposals and fully-fledged project documents and budgets;
• Liaise with other government, UN, cluster/sector, NGO and donor partners at the appropriate level to ensure the best preparation and implementation of emergency and resilience activities;
• Maintain and update key country-level food security/needs information and response, information systems and databases, as applicable.

OTHER: 

• Undertake travel and field visits to ensure adequate support is provided to the implementation of emergency and resilience projects and programmes;
• Perform other duties as required.  


CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING


Minimum Requirements

• Experience in humanitarian and agricultural/rural development sectors including work experience with national and international NG Os, UN agencies, governments and donors;

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/ Functional Skills 

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Good communication skills, including in emergency settings;
• Demonstrated ability to analyse problems, make appropriate recommendations, effective decisions, including in emergency settings;
• Strong foundation in programme formulation, planning, implementation, evaluation and budget management;
• Working knowledge of French (level C) is an asset.  

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


• FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)


• Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list


• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at


• For more information, visit the FAO employment website


• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.